Transfusion-Related Transmission of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus -- California, 2009
This report provides the first serologic evidence for transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through infected blood products. What preventive steps are needed?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Eprotirome Further Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Statin-Treated Patients
The thyroid hormone analog further reduced total- and LDL-cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides, without any adverse effects. Commonly observed side effects of past thyroid hormone mimetics have included a rapid heart rate or atrial dysrhythmias, but these were not reported with eprotirome.
Heartwire
CDC Commentary: Healthcare-Associated Infections -- A Continuing Threat to Public Health
In this video commentary from the CDC, Denise Cardo, MD, describes how evidence-based guidelines must be translated into practice to eliminate HAIs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for interstitial lung disease, which significantly impacts their survival, researchers report in the February 12th online issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Reuters Health Information
Immunizing Children and Teenagers May Protect Entire Community From Influenza
Study opens up possibility of new strategy in "herd immunity."
Medscape Medical News